Best Car Dealers in Missouri
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 188 of 1340 Missouri car dealers from 580 verified out-the-door quotes. Missouri's average doc fee is $434.
110 of 188 rated Missouri dealers earn an A · 36 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Show-Me State
Missouri's dealer grade: C
76/100 average transparency score
28th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 188 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1340 dealers →Molle
Belton, MO
$84 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesLuther Mazda Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
$35 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesAckerman Toyota
St. Louis, MO
$135 below the Missouri average
No mandatory add-ons · 117 verified quotes
See the quotesHeartland
Unionville, MOUnionville, MO
Reed Chevrolet
Saint Joseph, MOSaint Joseph, MO
Joe Machens Hyundai
Columbia, MOColumbia, MO
Bommarito St. Peters
St. Peters, MOSt. Peters, MO
Lou Fusz Buick GMC
St. Louis, MOSt. Louis, MO
Mercedes-Benz Of Chesterfield
O'Fallon, MOO'Fallon, MO
Reliable Lexus
Springfield, MOSpringfield, MO
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More Dealers in Missouri
Smith Motor
Brookfield, MO
Smithville Ford
Smithville, MO
Somers Auto Sales
St. Louis, MO
South Auto Center Llc
Imperial, MO
South Belt Automart
Saint Joseph, MO
South County Auto Plaza
St. Louis, MO
South County CDJR
St. Louis, MO
Southern Bus And Mobility
Fenton, MO
Southern Hills Auto Plaza
West Plains, MO
Southside Auto Sales
Malden, MO
Southside Auto Sales
Republic, MO
Spirit Lexus
St. Louis, MO
Spradlin Auto Sales
Jackson, MO
Springfield Kia
Springfield, MO
Springfield Motor Company
Springfield, MO
Srtified Autosports
Arnold, MO
Ss Trailers
Holden, MO
St Louis Auto Car Sales
St. Louis, MO
St. Charles Nissan
St. Peters, MO
St. Charles Nissan Hyundai
St. Peters, MO
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Missouri Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Missouri?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 188 rated Missouri dealers is $434, based on 580 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Missouri?
Molle, Luther Mazda Of Kansas City, Ackerman Toyota lead the Missouri transparency rankings. 110 of 188 rated Missouri dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Missouri dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Missouri quotes are verified.
How Missouri compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Missouri
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Missouri is $434. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% of dealers in Missouri charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.